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Level 1 Engineering Course in Braintree

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Engineering Course in Braintree. Classes run at Adult Skills Centre Braintree, full-time during the day. It is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply.

The course runs for around nine months and covers a broad range of engineering and manufacturing skills. You will work with sheet metals, practise MIG and TIG welding, use CAD software, and learn fitting and machining techniques. Units also cover health and safety and how to communicate technical information. English, maths, and employability skills are built in throughout.

You will finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Engineering at Level 1.

Who this course is for

Engineering and Manufacturing are vital to the UK economy where a variety of businesses operate in an industry that is worth over 1 trillion annually to the UK. This course develops both practical and technical skills to enable learners to progress towards a career in their chosen field.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs (9-1), including English and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent, and an interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise fitting techniques used in engineering workshops.
  • You'll learn engineering machining, including milling and turning.
  • You'll work with sheet metals to form and shape components.
  • You'll develop MIG and TIG welding skills.
  • You'll apply health and safety rules in an engineering environment.
  • You'll use CAD (Computer Aided Design) software to create technical drawings.
  • You'll learn how to read and communicate technical information.
  • You'll build English, maths, and employability skills alongside your engineering studies.

How you will learn

You will learn through a mix of lectures, practical workshop activities, and group and personal tutorials. Tutors with industry backgrounds lead the sessions. You will be assessed through practical tasks and coursework that test both your technical skills and your understanding of engineering principles.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult Skills Centre Braintree will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering operative, carries out practical tasks in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
  • Engineering assistant, supports qualified engineers on projects and in workshops.
  • Sheet metal worker, cuts and shapes metal components for production.
  • Welder, joins metal parts using MIG or TIG welding techniques.
  • CAD technician, produces technical drawings using computer-aided design software.
  • Production operative, works on assembly or manufacturing lines in an engineering firm.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Engineering, the natural next step after this course and a route toward skilled engineering roles.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Engineering, a work-based qualification that builds practical competence recognised by employers.
  • Level 3 Engineering qualification, for those aiming toward technician-level roles or higher education in engineering.
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